Men of the moment
These guys matter
Lynx brings you the Men of the Moment - the definitive list of men shaping our times, challenging male stereotypes and Finding Their Magic.
With the help of a panel of judges, Lynx brings you the Men of the Moment; the definitive list of today’s most culturally relevant men shaping our times, challenging male stereotypes and achieving success on their own terms.
Sport
The world champion boxer who will be facing his biggest fight yet against Klitschko in April
The British public have always had a massive soft spot for talented heavyweight boxers. In Anthony Joshua they finally have one with huge amounts of both talent and class. Anthony should also be lauded for showing solidarity with Muslims, despite the huge amount of online abuse he knew he’d receive. Open-mindedness and tolerance are British values we must never abandon.
Joe Mackertich
Music
MOBO winning grime artist who’s doing it his own way, away from the major labels
Shut down every festival, every resort, got over 100,000,000 views on YouTube and scored the highest charting Grime freestyle ever. All before his 24th birthday and the release of his debut album.
Mistajam
Film
Going from blockbuster to blockbuster this actor will be showing off his musical talents in the highly anticipated Beauty and the Beast remake
Fashion
Aka ‘The London Barber’, who is bringing precision and creativity to the traditional barbers
Royalty
The coolest of the Royals, whose Invictus Games has inspired thousands
Music
This DJ will continue to blend dance and pop throughout dance floors in 2017
Music
The rocker who's second album is already getting massive attention
One of the most electric live performers in the rock scene, he’s spent the last 2 years really crafting his new album ‘Modern Ruin’ – which he also created all the artwork for.
Mistajam
Sport
The young Spurs attacker lighting up the Premier League
Is it possible to be a media-trained footballer, act professionally and still somehow come across as engaging, interesting and intelligent? Ninety-five percent of the Premier League suggests not. Dele Alli is the very welcome exception.
Joe Mackertich
music
The writer/producer who cranks out hit after hit
Film
This artist is multifaceted as both a MOBO nominated signer and star of the hit TV show Game of Thrones
Sport
A soloist at the Royal Ballet changing perceptions of male ballet
Film
The Hunger Games actor who has some exciting new projects dropping in 2017
Music
The come-back king who topped the charts in 2016
After a self imposed hiatus, the man returned with a #1 Gold album, 2 silver singles, sold out Ibiza residency, main stage on every festival and then a sold out arena tour shows that Craig David is the comeback of the decade, let alone the year!
Mistajam
Film
The Revenant star will soon return to our screens in Detroit, the highly-anticipated Kathryn Bigelow film.
Following his success in Maze Runner and the Revenant, this year Will is set to join an all-star cast in War Machine alongside Brad Pitt and will feature in the new Kathryn Bigelow film ‘Detroit’.
Dilraj A
Film
A multitalented actor
Music
The Capital FM presenter who will be guiding what guys are listening to
Music
The stylish rapper whose clothing line and music exude cool
Fashion
The co-founder of the Casely-Hayford menswear brand
Music
From singing his own songs to writing for Beyonce the future looks bright for this musician
Wrote pretty much every mega hit in 2016 (including for Beyonce) while championing LGBTQ+ rights.
Mistajam
Music
The Godfather of grime who's new album will be riding the crest of the wave he started
From Pay As You Go to Godfather it’s been a game of snakes and ladders, but there is no doubt that Wiley has climbed to the top of the grime ladder and blazed a trail for artists within the genre.
Dilraj A
Film
Fresh off the starring role in
Music
The frontman of Years & Years using his spotlight to champion LGBTQ causes
Film
The star who went from Skins to Oscar nomination in 2017
Sport
The first England cricketer to score a century on their debut since 2009
Film
Following roles in Black Mirror and Sicario this actor whose film 'Get Out' has just hit number 1 at the US Box Office
As one of the annoyingly talented Skins alumni, Daniel Kaluuya is your favourite actor you just don't know yet. Kaluuya is the lead in the hotly tipped 'Get Out' and is currently in Atlanta shooting Marvel's Black Panther. You've been warned.
Reggie Yates
Sport
The latest cyclist to join Team Sky’s cycling outfit
Genuinely one of the most exciting young British cyclists right now. Bradley Wiggins
Joe Mackertich
Music
Following up from his Best Album win at the MOBOs
Film
This actor has been wowing stage audiences with his performances in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Music
A huge 2017 tour will push his band, You Me At Six, to ever bigger things
Music
This superstar DJ has already toured with Bieber and has two Ibiza residencies in 2017
